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Site Plan

The East Yard - East St. Paul, MN - PROJECT ON HOLD IN SEARCH OF NEW LOCATION

The East Yard Cooperative Tiny Home Village will be located on the East side of St. Paul at Bush and Payne Ave in an area historically known as Railroad Island. This piece of land was once part of the Hamm's Brewery complex.

The East Yard (TEY) is named after the railroad yard that previously occupied the land.

This unique tiny home cooperative village will be managed and owned by the members and will have 69 permanent, on the grid tiny homes in four sizes with two unique interior finish options.

The homes will be designed to accommodate first time home buyers, families and seniors looking to downsize. A mix of units are planned, from efficiency units at 280 sf + Loft to larger family units at 530 sf + Loft. Shares are projected to range from $135k for an efficiency - $165k for a 530 sf family unit. Projected prices include the cost of the tiny home and cooperative ownership of all community assets.

The East Yard is located on 3 acres of land and is located in an urban area just North of downtown St. Paul. The area is near rail road tracks and industrial commercial properties, giving The East Yard a gritty industrial feel.

As envisioned, The East Yard Cooperative will be developed with a central community center and shared resources, such as community gardens, chicken coops and bee hives.

The community center is envisioned to be a space where people can gather. There will be a large open floor plan centered on the kitchen where co-op meetings can take place, classes can be taught, parties can be hosted and events can be held. Mail and packages will be delivered and laundry facilities will also be available in this community center. The second floor will have 2 bedrooms available for rent for guests.

The Community Center includes meeting space/ exercise room, community kitchen, work shop, mail room, storm shelter, storage rental units, Spin Cities Farm prep area and cooler, green roof, and shared laundry facility. It will be filled with natural light and a central hub of The East Yard.